Saturday, June 13, 2015

Free Detox Program You Can Do Yourself

Imagine that your body is a dirty engine and imagine that you
feed this toxic body with food. If you are trying to lose weight and
eat a more healthy diet, it would therefore be sensible for you to detox
your body first. As with any cleansing, once your body is detox you
will feel energized and rejuvenated, physically and mentally.

Toxins
can impair metabolism and hamper weight loss by affecting your
digestion and slowing down bowel function. Your natural metabolism may
not work optimally due to an imbalanced body system caused by the
harmful substances that enter your body through the air, the foods that
you eat and the chemicals and preservatives in the foods. In additions,
toxins contribute to a wide range of ailments like immune problems,
mental problems and cancer.

You can begin your self-detox program
by dedicating one week of control and discipline. Enlist family
cooperation so that they understand what you are trying to achieve.
When eating out, simply a vegetable salad plate, vegetable soup, or a
fruit cup. Skip the sauces, starchy vegetables,grains, fats and
protein.

Here are effective ways to 7 days of detoxing your body:

*
Drink at least 8 glasses of herbal teas, or mineral water every day,
this will help to make you feel full and flush out impurities.

* Eat as many vegetables as you like but limit fruits to 3 servings per day.

*
Use spices and herbs that enhance detoxification and allow yourself
small amount of salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard and low-sodium soy sauce.

* You
can continue to take multi-vitamins but do not start taking supplements
during this detox period because your body is not accustomed to them.

*
Plenty of sleep and rest helps with detoxification process. You might
feel more tired than usual in the few first days but will soon be
energized by the end of the week.

* During this time, do not do strenuous physical activities, go for a walk or swim instead, or do yoga or meditation.

* Drink juice of half a lemon in a warm cup of water each morning, this helps your gallbladder work more efficiently.

To
help you overcome hunger pangs during this detox period, eat more
vegetables, or drink more fat-free vegetable broth. You can add a very
small amount of lean protein for lunch or dinner, like fresh tuna or
salmon, lean chicken without the skin, tofu or soya milk.

Take
this opportunity also to de-clutter your home or clean a closet, it
takes your mind off food. You may also use a fibre supplement to
enhance the detox process and is especially recommended if you have
problems with bowel movement within the first three days.

So there
you have it, the self-detox program which is free and easy to do, all
it takes is a determination to eliminate your body of toxins before you
begin a long term weight loss program.